There are less than two weeks remaining in the University’s United Way Campaign. The United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes relies on the University as the region’s largest employer, and year after year faculty, staff, and retirees have stepped up to provide generous support. “If you have not yet made your pledge, I invite you to support this effort and make your donation today. Directly or indirectly, we all benefit from the human services programs that rely on United Way support,” says Peter Robinson, United Way campaign director. Find more information and make your pledge here. If you have already made your pledge, thank you for helping to make a difference!
In today’s issue:
Year-end donation programs for students moving out of residence halls
Weekend events support and celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders
Learn how to find the right bike and helmet at the next “Wheels on Wednesday” class
Flags to be lowered for Life Trustee Nancy Lieberman ’77
University flags on the Eastman Quadrangle and near the entrance of Strong Memorial Hospital will be lowered Thursday, May 11, for Life Trustee Nancy Lieberman ’77, who died on April 12. Lieberman, one of the nation’s leading mergers and acquisitions attorneys, was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2007, served on multiple Board committees over the years, and was unwavering in her commitment to financial support for students.
“We know breastfeeding rates go down dramatically at return to work,” says Casey Rosen-Carole, director of the Ruth A. Lawrence Program in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine. It can be difficult and awkward to ask for accommodations at work, Rosen-Carole acknowledges. She says that she sometimes urges the mothers she sees in her clinic to tap into their new parent energy and remind themselves that they’re doing this for their child, and they know their rights. If you feel your employer hasn’t provided suitable accommodations, it may also be helpful to get a note from a health care provider, she says, though it is not necessary.
Do you know what steps to take to resolve a conflict with a coworker? Are you looking for ways to start the conversation? This week’s UR Medicine EAP’s blog post offers tips on repairing relationships. UR Medicine EAP is brought to you by Well-U, helping eligible individuals to assess issues and provide short-term counseling and referrals.
Don’t let stress get you down
Well-U’s stress-reduction program, beginning on Monday, May 8, will give you the tools to stay resilient in the face of daily tension. Enroll here to get started.
Upstate New York Asian American Pacific Islander summit
The Offices of Global Engagement and Government and Community Relations are cosponsors of an Upstate New York Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) summit on Saturday, May 6. The free summit will run from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the India Community Center of Rochester, 2171 Monroe-Wayne County Line Road, Macedon. Participants will explore how to best support each other in efforts to empower AAPI identities across Upstate New York. Register here to attend.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day at MAG
The right bike and helmet will help you enjoy a safe, comfortable ride. Learn how to get the right fit on Wednesday, May 10, from noon to 12:15 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required. Browse the full schedule of “Wheels on Wednesday” classes, a monthly series of free, 15-minute tips covering various cycling topics presented by the Department of Transportation and Parking.
May is National Nurses Month. Follow the UR Medicine Facebook page throughout the month for pictures and highlights celebrating various nursing teams for their hard work, passion, and commitment to providing care to the community.
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